Take a Ride to the L.A. Auto Show

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Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
Category: Previews
Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2009 05:49
Written by L E Shannon

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show will be held for the fourth consecutive year from Dec. 4-13, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90015.

The Los Angeles Auto Show has been growing in stature as an international auto show since it changed its dates. This year, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), the world automobile trade association, has officially named the Los Angeles Auto Show as one of its sanctioned international exhibitions.

Frederick (Fritz) Henderson, president and chief executive officer of General Motors, will kick off the LA Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address.

The winner of the 2010 Green Car of the Year® (GCOY) award will be announced Dec. 3, 2009 during the LA Auto Show’s Press Days. Green Car Journal, the leading automotive environmental magazine, initiated this annual award in 2005 and it has continued to grow in significance as consumer demand for more fuel efficient and environmentally positive vehicles has increased exponentially.

Last year, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel was named Green Car Journal’s 2009 Green Car of the Year®, with jurors noting that it raised the bar significantly in environmental performance with its EPA estimated 41 mpg highway fuel economy, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and extremely low tailpipe emissions.

Previous years’ winners include the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, and the inaugural 2006 Green Car of the Year distinction was awarded to the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

2010 Cars making their World Debut at the show are:
the Cadillac CTS Coupe; Dodge Viper; Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport; two Porsche Boxster Spyders; Toyota Sienna; and two Volkswagens.

More than 30 international cars are making their North American debut, including:
Audi e-tron Concept, R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI and R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI; BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and 7, Hyundai Tucson; Jaguar’s XJs; KIA Sorento; Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell, E350 Bluetec, S400 Hybrid and SLS AMG; Mitsubishi PX-MiEV; Morgan Aero SuperSports; Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Turbo; Rolls-Royce Ghost; Subaru Hybrid Tourer and Impreza WRX STI Special-Edition; Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrids; and Volvo C30 and C70 vehicles.

Futuristic Concept cars include:
the Audi e-tron, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, Lexus LF-Ch Premium Compact Hybrid and the MINI Coupe and Roadster, as well as some 50 Hybrid and Alternative Fuel vehicles.

Specialty Vehicles –
Conversion vans remain popular with families and folks with active lifestyles. Explorer Van Company will display their latest innovations and Dunkel Industries, a designer of a specialized luxury 4x4, will be at the show this year.

Tuners & Performance –
The quest to add performance, comfort or style has even reached dealerships and manufacturers. Galpin Motors is a pioneer in this activity, and has been customizing vehicles for new car buyers since the 1960’s. RTW Motoring will also have a display of customized European cars.

Green Vehicles & Technology –
Alternative fuel and green vehicle companies will also be represented this year. Learn all about how you can improve your fuel economy and reduce your carbon footprint. Capstone Turbine, a producer of low-emission microturbine systems and Hydrolectric Power will be on display.

Wheels, Tires & Suspension –
One of the first things people notice about any vehicle are the wheels. Stock just won’t cut it anymore, and wheel manufacturers and suppliers like Wheel Warehouse will be on hand to show all the latest styles and sizes for cars, trucks and SUVs. Show sponsor Yokohama Tire will have an assortment of the round and black rubber on display in their West Hall lobby exhibit.

DUB Celebrity Car Showcase –
Fans of the celebrity lifestyle will be excited to see the DUB Magazine Celebrity Car Showcase. This amazing exhibit will feature tricked-out vehicles from some of the hottest music and sports celebrities around.

Electronics & Technology –
The experts from Al & Ed’s Autosound will be on site with several of their tricked out demo vehicles, featuring the cutting edge in mobile entertainment. In addition, Reus Systems will display their state of the art audio systems.

Appearance –
Performance may be on the minds of some, but its appearance that gets you noticed on the streets. Get the scoop on the latest ways to make your car stand out from the crowd. Smart Madness offers a wide variety of Smart Car parts and accessories. Also visit the Euroeffects exhibit and pick up the latest lighting accessories.

Motorsports –
For racing enthusiasts, there is no shortage of exhibitors for the 2009 season. Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach will be on hand with information about upcoming events, and visit the K1 Speed exhibits to learn more about their programs.

Visit www.laautoshow.com.

2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 13, 2009
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 741-1151, ext. 3